Thanksgiving Day

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event . It is presented by the U.S. department store chain Macy's . Originally it was named the Macy’s Christmas Day Parade.

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This tradition started in 1924. The 3-hour Macy’s Parade takes place in New York. It starts at 9.00 o`clock a.m. on Thangksgiving Day.

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It is one of the most beloved processions in America . Over ten thousand people participate in it , and more than 50 million people all over the world watch it LIVE on TV.

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The Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade is mostly famous for its baloons parade . The balloon inflation takes place in the afternoon or evening before Thanksgiving Day.

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Giant helium balloons first appeared in the Parade in 1927. They replaced the live animals , that once participated in the Parade.

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Felix the Cat , The Dragon, The Elephant and Toy Soldier were among the first balloons in the Parade .

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In 1927, the balloons were filled with air and held up with sticks .

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In 1928, helium was used to fill the balloons and hold them in the air . From 1933, the giant balloons were released at the end of the Parade.

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Thanks giving is observed in Canada Grenada (South Am) Liberia (Africa) Saint Lucia (South Am) United States

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Also in Norfolk Island (AUS) Puerto Rico (U.S.) Leiden, Netherlands

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Mayflower Cargo Ship, 1620

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Landing of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, December, 11 1620

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Since 1789

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Thanksgiving Turkey

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Pumpkin Pie

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Squash Casserole

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Traditional Football Match

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Macy’s Parade in New York

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Christmas Shopping Rush